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World and Sky Rooms

Our large, self-contained nursery rooms are bright and welcoming, and specifically designed for your child's comfort, security and enjoyment.

The World and Sky Rooms (rising 3's - 5 year olds)

On joining either of the rooms, your child will be offered a range of materials and activities that are unique to the Montessori classroom. They are specifically designed to help them develop through use of all their senses. These activities cover a broad spectrum that includes practical skills, co-ordination, sensorial, mathematics, geography, music, nature, language, science, history, culture and art & crafts.

We provide an environment that will help your child to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. Children help themselves to snack at any time during the day - they serve themselves and their friends and tidy up afterwards. Snack consists of fruit, crackers or toast and drinks such as freshly squeezed orange juice (the children prepare this), milk and water. Direct access to the gardens ensure as much outside time as possible, regardless of the weather! Outside activities include gardening, nature walks and parachute games, and equipment such as balancing beams, a climbing frame and tricycles are provided for the development of large motor skills.

We embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage framework 2017.

Latest News

Colourbox Newmarket's 'Country Club' - an on-site outdoor 'classroom' comprising a meadow, woodland and beach area with caravan and beach huts - is thriving under Mr Michael's leadership! This further enhances our outdoor learning, giving even the youngest children outstanding opportunities to learn about nature and conservation.

We are proud to announce that Colourbox Haverhill joined Colourbox Newmarket in being judged 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted following a first inspection in February 2018! Colourbox Red Lodge, which opened in April 2018, has not yet been inspected. There is still time to apply for a funded nursery place for your 3 or 4 year old for April and September 2019 - please phone Sandra on 07565 359139 to arrange an appointment to see us in action or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

"We will never be able to express how much Colourbox Montessori, and especially our son's teacher, have meant to us all as a family. Thanks to your constant efforts Aidan is well prepared for school and for future learning"

Jo Ferreira

"Our daughter chooses to go to Colourbox over having a day off - giving us reassurance about the decision we made over 3 years ago when she first started. Her primary school has a huge act to follow! We will be very sad to move on but we do so knowing that Gabriella has the background to do well. Thank you Colourbox!"

Rebecca Wilson

"Having started in The Nest right through to The Ocean room we are genuinely sad to be at the end of Archie's Colourbox journey. We knew nothing about Montessori at first, but we couldn't be more thrilled with the amazing start that it has given him."